05/11/2025
Scouting teaches youth a lot of important skills and values. One of those values is the duty of American citizens to properly care for and respect our nation’s flag.
Do you know how to properly fold a U.S. flag? Turn to page 59 of the Scouts BSA Handbook:
🇺🇸 Fold the flag in half lengthwise so the striped half covers the blue field.
🇺🇸 Fold it in half again.
🇺🇸 Bring the lower striped corner to the upper edge, forming a triangle.
🇺🇸 Fold the upper point in to form another triangle. Continue until the entire length of the flag is folded.
🇺🇸 When you get near the end, with nothing but the blue field showing, tuck the last bit into the other folds to secure it.
🇺🇸 Fold the upper point into form another triangle. Continue until the entire length of the flag is folded.
Learn even more in a Scouts BSA Troop near you, including outdoor adventures with friends!
Monday, May 12th Carlyle will be having a Scouting Sign Up Night! It will be for the Carlyle Cub Scout Pack 281, Troop 221 (girls), Troop 281 (boys), and Venturing Crew 8269.
Meet us from 6pm-7:30pm at the Carlyle Park Pool Pavilion!
Or visit www.BeAScout.org to join online today.
